Scotty vs Gene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scotty

Boy #1,766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Scotland, Scotsman"

Origin: Latin/Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American Scottish English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,766
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Gene

Boy #1,910 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"well-born, of noble descent"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,910
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Scotty Rank #1,766
Gene Rank #1,910

Scotty is more popular, ranked #1766 vs #1910 for Gene.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scotty or Gene more popular?

Scotty is more popular, ranked #1766 compared to Gene at #1910 in the United States.

What do Scotty and Gene mean?

Scotty means "from Scotland, Scotsman" (Latin/Old Norse origin). Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin).

Are Scotty and Gene boy or girl names?

Scotty is primarily a boy name. Gene is primarily a boy name.

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